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K978 VDB

1992 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,120 mi
Last recorded75,120 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 VDB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2006 75,120 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 75,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,728 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 72,728 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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K978 VDB is a 1992 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 83,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K978 VDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K978 VDB registered?

K978 VDB is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 1992.

Is K978 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K978 VDB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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